ATV riding in Curití with natural pool swim

You operate the quad bike yourself, not watch from a seat.

ATV riding activity in Curití, Colombia where you ride your own quad bike for approximately one hour through mountain terrain and farmland, visit the colonial town and its artisan market, then swim at Pescaderito natural pool. Hotel pickup and drop-off in private transportation, a local guide in English or Spanish, quad bike rental and all-risk insurance are included. The full experience runs 5 to 8 hours depending on your pickup location (Bucaramanga, San Gil or Barichara).

Step-by-step itinerary

Quad bike and natural pool tour

• Pickup from lodging
• Visit Curití town and main square
• Learn quad bike safety and start ride
• Ride quad bike around mountains and farms
• Walk and swim at Pescaderito natural pool
• Return to lodging

The experience

Before you mount the quad bike, the day starts in the town of Curití itself. Your guide walks you through the main square and the church, then through the artisan shops where locals sell handicrafts (fique, wood, ceramics), so you get a sense of what the region makes and trades. It is a small place, still not heavily visited by outsiders, and the guide explains the history and traditions as you move through it. You can buy souvenirs if you want before heading to the ride's starting point.

At the trailhead, you get a safety briefing and a walkthrough of how the quad bike works. Ask questions before you start. This matters because you are the one operating it for the next hour. You will ride through the mountains and across the farms nearby, making stops along the way. The route is described as joyful rather than punishing, and it is designed for all fitness levels, so the pace is set by the group, not by a race.

After the ride, you head to Pescaderito natural pool to cool off. A short walk from the entrance brings you to the water, where you can swim, sit on the rocks and take in the landscape, or just watch the locals and other visitors enjoy the same spot. It is a place to recover from the adrenaline and move at your own speed for a while.

What’s included

• Private guide in English or Spanish.
• quad bike rental with all-risk insurance.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in private transportation from Bucaramanga, San Gil or Barichara.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pickup is available in San GilGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Pickup from San Gil is included

Pick-up in BaricharaGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Pickup from Barichara is included

Pick-up in BucaramangaGuide in English or Spanish · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Pickup from Bucaramanga is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 85 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Choose your pickup city based on where you are staying. The transfer is included in the total time, so the duration varies by location. If you want to ride the quad bike yourself rather than watch from a vehicle, this is the activity. If you prefer a driver and stops at multiple viewpoints, a standard tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How much riding experience do I need to do the quad bike part?

No prior experience is required. The guide teaches you how the quad bike works and how to ride it safely before you start, and you can ask as many questions as you need. The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What happens in Curití before the ride starts?

Curití is a small colonial town where you spend time in the main square, visit the church, and walk through artisan shops selling handicrafts made from fique, wood and ceramics. Your guide explains the history and traditions of the place, and you have the option to buy souvenirs.

Can I swim at Pescaderito pool, or is it just for looking at?

You can swim in Pescaderito natural pool. After the ride, you do a short walk from the entrance and find a spot where you can sit, relax and swim. Bring extra clothes in case you want to get in the water.

Which pickup location should I choose?

Pick-up is available from Bucaramanga, San Gil or Barichara. Choose the one closest to where you are staying. The transfer time is included in the total duration, which runs 5 to 8 hours depending on your pickup city.

What is included in the price?

The quad bike rental, private guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup and drop-off in private transportation, and all-risk insurance are all included. Breakfast and lunch are not included, so plan to eat before or bring snacks.